mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Houston 5-3 Victors Over Angels
Houston got 7 innings of work from Yusei Kikuchi en route to a 5-3 victory over Los Angeles on Friday at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as -225 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Yusei Kikuchi earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 2, and allowing 3 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Yordan Alvarez in the win.
Los Angeles got a 1-inning outing from Brock Burke in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 1 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Nolan Schanuel had 2 hits in the loss for the Angels.
Houston outhit their counterparts 14-3 in the game.
Josh Hader pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.